MLB Baseball 8 Hours

Last updated: July 26, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Hall of Fame Welcomes New Inductees

Andruw Jones, Carlos Beltran, and Jeff Kent on Sunday, marking their induction into baseball's Hall of Fame. The trio represents diverse backgrounds, with Jones hailing from Curacao, Beltran from Puerto Rico, and Kent from the United States, and collectively played for a dozen different major league teams throughout their careers as noted by ESPN MLB.

Weekend Game Recaps and Standings Shifts

The Atlanta Braves over their opponent in 11 innings on Sunday, thanks to a strategic intentional walk ordered by manager Walt Weiss with runners on first and second in the bottom of the 11th. Meanwhile, the Miami Marlins to 12 games after being swept by the San Diego Padres, who won Sunday's contest 5-3. In a birthday celebration, Ryan O'Hearn to an 8-7 win over the Chicago Cubs with a grand slam on his 33rd birthday, preventing a series sweep.

Player Milestones and Injury Updates

Mike Trout in over five years, also surpassing Tim Salmon on the Angels' all-time lists for doubles and singles. On the pitching front, Jacob Misiorowski of the Milwaukee Brewers by striking out the first seven Colorado Rockies batters he faced, ultimately recording 12 strikeouts in five innings. The New York Mets are likely preparing for Freddy Peralta's departure, as he acknowledged he may have for the team on Sunday with the trade deadline approaching and the team’s postseason hopes diminished.

Injury Bug Continues to Bite

Several key players are facing extended absences. Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers could miss the rest of the 2026 season after tearing his meniscus. Mets All-Star Juan Soto was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left calf strain and is. The New York Yankees have placed outfielder Cody Bellinger on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain. In a positive sign for the Texas Rangers, shortstop Corey Seager for the first time since his back injury sidelined him for the second time this season on July 1.

Trade and Roster Moves

The Boston Red Sox and Washington Nationals have, with Boston acquiring infielder Curtis Mead in exchange for left-hander Connelly Early. In roster news, Max Scherzer is set to come off the injured list and start on Monday, his 42nd birthday, for the Blue Jays.